10 Top Things to Do
Champagne Overall Appeal ★★★★★
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Champagne Houses | ★★★★★ | Cellars + Tastings | Guided | Paid |
| 02 | Champagne Vineyards | ★★★★★ | Vineyards + Tastings | Tour | Paid |
| 03 | Biking in the Vineyards | ★★★★★ | Biking + Tastings | Tour | Paid |
| 04 | Balloon over the Vineyards | ★★★★★ | Flight | Tour | Paid |
| 05 | ➡️ Reims | ★★★★☆ | City | - | - |
| 06 | ➡️ Epernay | ★★★☆☆ | Town | - | - |
| 07 | ➡️ Hautvilliers | ★★☆☆☆ | Village | - | - |
| 08 | ➡️ Ay | ★★☆☆☆ | Town | - | - |
| 09 | ➡️ Chalons | ★★☆☆☆ | Town | - | - |
| 10 | Verzenay Lighthouse | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama + Museum | Self | Paid |
01. Champagne Houses
Appeal ★★★★★
Theme Cellars & Tastings
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
Champagne Houses give you a peek into the famous cellars where the world’s best sparkling wine is made. You can learn how champagne is crafted, taste different kinds, and soak in the history of these iconic places.
02. Champagne Vineyards
Appeal ★★★★★
Theme Vineyards + Tastings
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Spread out over rolling hills, Champagne Vineyards are not just pretty but are also where the famous bubbly starts. On tours, you’ll walk through the vineyards, learn about growing grapes, and see what makes Champagne so special.
03. Biking in the Vineyards
Appeal ★★★★★
Theme Biking
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Biking in the Vineyards is a fun and active way to see the beautiful Champagne countryside. You can follow bike paths through lush grapevines, charming villages, and historic spots, enjoying the fresh air and amazing views.
04. Balloon over the Vineyards
Appeal ★★★★★
Theme Flight
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Taking a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards gives you an incredible aerial view of the Champagne region. You’ll float above the vast vineyards, taking in panoramic views of the landscape and cute villages below.
05. Reims City
Appeal ★★★★☆
Reims is the main city in the Champagne region, famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims. The city also has many champagne houses, museums, and some other cultural spots.
06. Epernay Town
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Epernay, often called the “Capital of Champagne,” is home to the famous Avenue de Champagne, lined with top champagne houses.
07. Hautvillers Village
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Hautvilliers is known as the birthplace of champagne, where the monk Dom Pérignon lived. Visitors can check out the some champagne houses and enjoy views over the Marne Valley vineyards.
➡️ 07 Things to Do in Hautvillers
08. Ay Town
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Ay is a historic town in the Champagne region, known for its vineyards and champagne makers.
09. Chalons Town
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Chalons-en-Champagne is a charming town with historical architecture and scenic canals.
10. Verzenay Lighthouse
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Theme Panorama + Museum
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Free or Paid
The Verzenay Lighthouse, right in the middle of France’s Champagne region, is a one-of-a-kind beacon sitting among vineyards. After climbing the 101 steps, visitors can soak in panoramic 360° view of the rolling vineyards. It’s also home to a museum about viticulture and the region’s history.
